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How to Fix Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher Error

We share troubleshooting steps to fix Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher Error.
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Hritwik Raj
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Published: Jun 15, 2022 01:15 pm

Unable to update Minecraft native launcher is a common issue that players continually encounter when they try to update the Minecraft game launcher whenever there is any new update. It is one of the most vexing issues, as even if you try to re-download the update, the launcher will throw the same error. And because of this, many in the Minecraft community want to learn how to fix the “Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher” error.

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To help players, we have prepared a detailed guide that shares some working and tested troubleshooting steps to fix the “Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher” error. 

How to Fix Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher Error

Here are some of the fixes that will help you in resolving the “Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher” error:

Restart Your Computer 

Restarting your PC, Laptop or Console can resolve the “Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher” error. Sometimes, updating the Minecraft Launcher is impossible due to some bugs that only get fixed after performing a hard restart. 

Check Administrative Permission

Make sure your Minecraft Launcher has the “Run as Administrator” radio box checked in the launcher properties. If not, right-click on the launcher, select Properties, and then navigate to the Compatibility tab. There, check the Run as Administrator option. 

Disable Your Antivirus

Antivirus is good. But sometimes, it is way too good as it even blocks some of the files that the Minecraft launcher tries to receive from the server-side while updating itself. So, disabling the Antivirus till the Minecraft Launcher updates itself is a working fix to the said issue. 

Repair Minecraft Launcher

You can repair the Minecraft launcher by following the below steps:

  • Open Control Panel 
  • Go the Programs –> Programs and Features –> Minecraft Launcher –> Repair
  • If you don’t get the Repair option. Uninstall it and re-download a fresh copy from the Microsoft Store. 

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That’s it. The above troubleshooting methods will help you fix the “Unable to Update Minecraft Native Launcher” error. 

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Hritwik Raj
Hritwik is a guides writer who has been writing about video games for almost a decade. He is a Computer Science graduate who has always been into gaming. Most of the time, you will find him covering News and Guides for various publications. And when he is not working, you will find him fighting with his friends about how good of a gamer he is. His favorite games include Fallout 76, Borderlands 2, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, Souls series, Genshin Impact, and The Last of Us.
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